How to pronounce ignored
Say it like ig-NORD. Ignored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NORD).
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- ig
- NORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ignored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ig-NAWD.
What does ignored mean?
- disregarded“his cries were unheeded”“Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, `A Village Wooing'”
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Words that rhyme with ignored
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Questions about saying ignored
How do you pronounce ignored?
Say ig-NORD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnɔrd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignored?
Ignored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NORD). Broken into parts: ig · NORD.
Is ignored pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪɡˈnɔːd/ (ig-NAWD).